Spirit Child This is the only life we have. Why not be joyful and cherish life and one another rather than promote hatred and bitterness that keeps us depressed and angry? Happy Days was the campaign song for Franklin D.

My hope is for a moral society based on reason and good intentions. Is itpossible? Atonement and Reconciliation. Atonement is when two estranged parties eventually reconcile because one offended the other.The offender asks for forgiveness from the offended party, hoping

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A CAT LOVER? I have a new cat. I had previously thought of myself as a dog person, but that was before I became engaged to Ray and Monte, the first of several black cats to invade

Are you a young adult with an imagination that knows no limitations? Do dystopian novels make you go crazy? Do the tales of post-apocalyptic survival make your heart beat faster? Are you on the lookout for the best dystopian novels? 

The food is delicious, but my partner and I can’t wait to leave. We can’t hear each other talk over the din of clattering dishes, piped-in music, and patrons screaming at each other to be heard. After leaving this popular

Kamala Harris speaks about bringing joy to our lives. Her smile exudes happiness. She runs an upbeat campaign that counts blessings and encourages the nation to repair its mistakes. Her message relies on the hope that citizens can overcome differences

What will turn The Three Sirens into curious, involved adults living a full, balanced, joyful life? Will they turn off their phones, become activists tackling the world’s problems, or only consider themselves? What teachings will they pass on to the

Access to clean water cuts to the core of democracy. To see why, read my article published in Wordpeace, a literary online journal for peace and social justice. The Summer/Fall War and Peace issue, h includes poems, stories, essays, and

This image powerfully reminds me that false information circulating on social media and elsewhere keeps the truth from emerging. Undue Influencers How would you know if you’ve been brainwashed? Can you remember when someone pressured you to act or think